Water shortage in Berlin: From describing the problem to proposing solutions
19.10.2021 The demand for water in Berlin is increasing. The Stiftung Zukunft Berlin presents measures to counter the impending water crisis. Continue reading the article by Ralf Nestler in the Tagesspiegel (German only).
Water shortage in Brandenburg: How much water does the state have?
16.01.2022 Falling groundwater levels are an alarming sign. Little research has been done into what climate change will mean for the water supply of the Spree region in the future. Scientists are looking for answers.…
Süddeutsche Zeitung: Where the water levels are dropping
02.04.2022 An extremely dry March reminds Brandenburg and Berlin of their water problem. Industrial settlements such as Tesla and the end of coal mining are likely to exacerbate the situation by Jan Heidtmann and Thomas…
Tagesspiegel: On dry land
18.05.2022 Northeast Germany has been suffering from water shortages for years. Saving measures alone will not be enough by Ralf Nestler Link to the article (German only)
MOZ: Water future calculated too favourably?
25.06.2022 How much groundwater does Brandenburg have – today and in the coming decades? The state has presented a balance sheet – but how realistic are the figures? Experts raise doubts. A contribution from Prof.…
rbb24: How the water shortage in Brandenburg could be stopped
23.06.2022 Water is becoming scarce in Brandenburg. What are the consequences and how can we tackle the problem? At the Antenne Stammtisch in Strausberg, most people agreed on the consequences. Opinions differed on the solutions.…
rbb24: When precipitation alone is no longer enough
07.06.2022 Climate change with high temperatures and little precipitation is causing the groundwater levels in Brandenburg to drop dramatically. by Andreas Heins, with contribution from Prof. Irina Engelhardt Link to the article (German only)
tagesschau: Persistent drought – Why water is becoming scarce in Brandenburg
27.06.2022 Brandenburg is particularly affected by drought. At the same time, consumption is regionaly increasing, for example due to more and more pools – and the new Tesla factory. There are solutions, but they are…
Expert on water shortage in Berlin: “The problem will get bigger”
01.07.2022 Water is becoming scarce in Berlin and Brandenburg and the situation is aggravating. A hydrologist explains the causes and calls for drastic countermeasures. An interview with Dr. Hagen Koch (PIK). The article was written…
Heavy rainfall in Berlin – but does nature benefit?
Lots of rain in Berlin over a short period of time, a boon for nature after such a long drought? That’s what the experts say. Paid article in the Berliner Morgenpost: here (German only).
“Climate 2050” in Brandenburg: without artificial groundwater recharge, the region will dry out
“Klima 2050” in Brandenburg: Ohne Grundwasseranreicherung trocknet die Region aus Groundwater levels are falling and many rivers have dried up over the summer months. The reason for this is the overuse of groundwater resources. But…
Interview with hydrogeologist: Lots of “water stress” in Brandenburg
from June 23rd 2023 Hydrogeologist: Lots of “water stress” in Brandenburg It rained a lot on Friday, nature is breathing a sigh of relief. Above all, a steady land rainfall is helpful, because heavy precipitation…
